Department: Allied Health and Hyperbaric Chamber

Compensation: CAD 47.9 - CAD 59.87 - hourly Company Description UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. 3 Recent or Replacement Position: Replacement Site: Toronto General Hospital & Toronto Western Hospital Department: Surgical Program, Anesthesia Reports to: Manager, Anesthesia Clinical Services SalaryRange: $47.90 to $59.87 per hour Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shifts: Weekdays and Weekends; 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts Status: Permanent Full Time Closing Date: November 15, 2026 Position Summary Working under the direction of an Anesthesiologist the Anesthesia Assistant provides and/or assists with all aspects of the anesthetic care of the surgical and non-surgical patient by the authority of medical directives, best practice protocols and policies, and written or verbal orders. Anesthesia Assistants are integral members of the Operating Room (OR) and Peri-Operative/Post-Operative teams. Participate in the care of surgical patients during general,



regional or local anesthesia

Provide Anesthetic Support for the Operating Room, Peri-Operative & Post-Operative Units

Institute/maintain Anesthesia Care Plan and/or provide anesthesia support, including but not limited to administering anesthetic gases and medications

Constant assessment and evaluative monitoring of the depth of anesthesia, all under the supervision of the Anesthesiologist, and with the use of medical directives or orders, as applicable

Assists with anesthesia crisis management, as required

Provides coaching/training/simulations to multi-disciplinary teams

Graduate from an accredited Respiratory Therapy or Nursing Program and registered with the College of Respiratory Therapists of Ontario or College of Nurses of Ontario

Completion or enrollment in the Michener Institute Anesthesia Assistant Program or equivalent

Certified Clinical Anesthesia Assistant (CCAA) designation, or in process of acquiring

Previous experience in critical care or operating rooms as a Registered Respiratory Therapist or Registered Nurse

Ability to perform without direct supervision

Commitment to personal and professional development

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP )

A flexible work environment

Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process.

📌 Anesthesia Assistant Permanent Full-Time (Toronto)
🏢 University Health Network
📍 Toronto